CVN Maintenance Project Manager

We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to join Serco’s Naval Acquisition and Sustainment Operation (NASO) in Bremerton, WA. This role is contingent upon maintaining an active DoD Secret level clearance.

About the role

Serco’s Naval Acquisition and Sustainment Operation is part of our high-performing Maritime, Engineering, Technology, and Sustainment Business Unit, providing critical services to nearly all U.S. Navy surface ships, submarines, and craft. This position will oversee and lead engineering and technical services to support maintenance and planning for the overhaul and repair of equipment and systems associated with U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers (CVNs).

Responsibilities

• Lead teams providing technical guidance to Ship's Force relating to work on Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) and aviation equipment and systems, including:
  • Combat support systems and hull support items (e.g., damage control equipment for flooding and fire, climate control/ventilation systems, tank and voids, plenums, habitability improvements, and piping systems)
  • Electrical generation, power and distribution systems (e.g., controllers, junction boxes, cabling, and cableways)
• Lead inspections, examinations, analysis, and repairs incidental to maintenance planning and/or repair of naval propulsion and auxiliary machinery, including:
  • High-pressure steam propulsion plants
  • Non-nuclear steam plant systems of nuclear-powered Aircraft Carriers
  • Aviation systems associated with naval propulsion plants and U.S. Naval Surface Force Ship propulsion plants and auxiliaries
• Liaise with ship’s reactor department prior to accomplishing inspections, testing, and production work.
• Manage teams performing fault identification and support Ship's Force with physical repairs of naval propulsion, auxiliary, aviation/flight deck equipment, combat systems, and related systems.
• Provide technical support and advice to Ship's Force on the operation, overhaul, and repair of auxiliary machinery, electrical, hull support, and aviation systems.
• Oversee or provide guidance on corrosion control assessments and maintenance per the Corrosion Control Assessment and Maintenance Manual (CCAMM), including:
  • Training, inspection, and reporting of tanks, voids, plenums, bilges, catwalks, pump room decks, and Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) station decks
• Support the TYCOM Cableway Improvement Program (CIP) in accordance with NAVSEAINST 9304 series, including training, inspection, repair assistance, and reporting.
• Develop updated training packages for TYCOM and Regional Maintenance Centers (RMCs) and provide formal on-board operator and maintenance training to Ship’s Force.
• Develop Formal Work Packages (FWPs) and Controlled Work Packages (CWPs) in accordance with the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual.
• Manage personnel to support short-term and long-term contract efforts.
• Cultivate positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Up to 25% travel for CONUS/OCONUS may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of seven years’ experience in a related engineering management field, or Associate’s Degree with fourteen years’ experience in a related engineering management field.
• Active DoD security clearance (Secret level or higher).
• Five years’ supervisory experience in technical assistance, maintenance, or design related to Navy Aircraft Carriers/surface ships.
• Three years of direct involvement with practical aircraft carrier/surface ship maintenance, design, operation, and problem-solving for main propulsion, auxiliary, electrical, and damage control equipment.
• Two years of direct experience with auxiliary, electrical, and damage control systems, including steam propulsion plants.
• Two years of direct experience with auxiliary, electrical, and damage control systems for U.S. Naval Ships.
• One year of direct experience in Naval Nuclear Secondary Plant Systems and/or Non-Nuclear Interface Systems, with verifiable knowledge of NNPI.
• Two years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a U.S. Navy Engineering Duty Officer.
• Collaborative work with major U.S. shipyards (e.g., Norfolk Naval Shipyard) in nuclear and non-nuclear operation, maintenance, repair, design, test, and modernization (SHIPALT/SCD) of HM&E, electronic, weapons handling, and marine diesel engine equipment on aircraft carriers and submarines.
• Detailed knowledge of technical specifications and standards for naval systems.

Skills

• Knowledge of best-practice maritime processes and support methodologies for Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).
• Ability to lead and manage large teams.
• Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office tools.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, with flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages (e.g., pet insurance, home and auto insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection).
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

Pay

Salary range is provided as a guideline and represents a good-faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by factors such as scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education, training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. Eligible positions may include additional compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentives.